The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting
A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.
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"there was a consensus that this is not a Sudanese war but a war within the security state"
— Kholood Khair , Academic
Key People
Army chief of Sudan involved in the power struggle with the RSF.
Also known as Hemedti, he was empowered by al-Bashir to run the RSF.
Sudan's prime minister who declared 2026 would be 'the year of peace'.
Sudanese political analyst and founder of the Confluence Advisory think tank.
Former military ruler of Sudan who was deposed in 2019.
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A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.
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